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Four samples of milk, two Grade "A" (T.T.) and two
Grade "A" Pasteurised, were submitted to examination for
the presence of tubercle bacilli, but in no case was this found.
COWSHEDS.
At one time a very large quantity of milk was produced
in Wembley, but at the present time there are now only four
farms producing milk for sale, one of which is licensed for
the production of Certified milk and one for the production
of Grade "A" milk.
All of these cowsheds are found to be kept in a satisfactory
condition.
DAIRIES AND MILK SHOPS.
All of these premises are inspected regularly and are
generally found to comply with the Milk and Dairies Order,
1926. In the case of all dairies a steam plant is provided for
sterilising the utensils and containers used in the trade.
During 1935, 148 visits were made to these premises.
(b) MEAT AND OTHER FOODS.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
There are 4 slaughterhouses in the district, all of which
are licensed annually by the Council. In one instance only
is the slaughterhouse used regularly each week. In this case
the occupier of the premises is the sole licensee, and slaughtering
is carried out only for the purposes of his own retail trade.
In one instance the slaughterhouse is used somewhat infrequently
by the licensee. In the two remaining cases the
slaughterhouses were used once only during the year.
These premises are inspected frequently, and the carcases
and organs of animals slaughtered are inspected. During
1935, 144 inspections of slaughterhouses were made and the
following carcases were examined
Beasts and calfs 97
Sheep 52
Pigs 652
INSPECTION OF OTHER FOODS.
Special attention is given to premises in which articles
used for the food of man are prepared, sold, or stored, in
order to see that they comply with the various Acts and
Orders relating to such premises. It is generally found that
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